Digital Holi Celebration: Far away from your in-laws? Just do this one thing on the morning of Holi, seven seas

Holi Celebration: Holi is not just a festival of colors, it is a festival of applying gulal in relationships and burning away old bitterness in the fire of Holika. But in the modern era, due to career, studies or compulsion, many daughters-in-law live away from their in-laws, in some other city or abroad (USA, UK, Canada etc.).

In such a situation, there is a tension in the mind – ‘Am I able to follow my traditions by staying away?’

If you too are away from your in-laws this year, then this information is for you. Know how you can fulfill the duty of being an ‘ideal daughter-in-law’ even while staying away and make your Holi memorable.

‘Digital Charan Sparsh’: Bridge distances with technology

In the scriptures, ’emotion’ is considered important. If you cannot physically touch the feet of your in-laws, then video call is your biggest support.

• Resolution of Brahma Muhurta: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear traditional clothes (sari or suit).
• Live Blessings: Make a video call to mother-in-law and father-in-law. Touch his feet symbolically by tilting the phone towards the ground.
• Exchange of Gulal: Take gulal in your hand and apply a tilak of his name on your forehead in front of the camera. Believe me, this small effort of yours will bring tears of happiness in their eyes.

The taste of ‘mother-in-law’s kitchen’, across the seven seas

The best way for a daughter-in-law to keep her in-laws’ traditions alive is taste.

1. Recipe Call: A day before Holi, call your mother-in-law and ask, ‘Mother, how can I bring sweetness to the Gujhiya this time?’ Doesn’t taste like your hand. This one sentence will make them feel like they are still the center of your life and kitchen.
2. Bhog and Prasad: Whatever dish (Gujiya, Malpua, Dahi Bhalla) you make, offer the first part to God and the second part in the name of ‘ancestors’ and ‘elders’.

Law of ‘Sidha’ and charity

Donation on festivals has special importance in Hindu religion. If you are not able to serve at your in-laws’ house, then donate online in the name of your in-laws to a cow shelter or orphanage.

If possible, offer fruits, sweets and Dakshina to the priest-priest in any temple of your city. This is called ‘Sidha Nikalna’, which is a symbol of respect towards elders.

Special for new daughter-in-law: Rules of first Holi

If it has not been even a year since your marriage and you are away, then some restrictions have to be followed:

1. Holika Dahan Rule of: In many communities, on the first Holi, the daughter-in-law does not stay with her mother-in-law or see the same fire. If you are away, this rule is implemented automatically. You worship peacefully at your place.
2. Mother’s honor: Daughters-in-law living in distant countries should also talk to their parents, because there is a tradition of sending ‘Kothali’ or ‘Bayana’ on the first Holi.

Brand ambassador of ‘Indian culture’ on foreign soil

When you are abroad, you are not just a daughter-in-law but a representative of India. Celebrate Holi with the local Indian community there. Apply tilak to your foreign neighbors and feed them Indian dishes. This shows your ‘cultural understanding’, which will make your in-laws feel proud.

‘Demonstration’ and ‘love’ on social media

Nowadays people like to see ‘Family Values’ on Google Discover and Instagram. Make a collage of old photos of yourself and your in-laws and post them on social media and write – ‘Distances are of the body, not of the mind. Miss you mom and dad. Your post should be such that it inspires other daughters-in-law who live far away.

The ‘surprise’ that changes everything

If Budget And if time permits, order a ‘Holi Care Package’ for your mother-in-law that includes a saree of her choice, herbal gulal and some dry fruits. This is not a physical gift, but a bundle of your memories.

If Mind is healthy the everything is fine

The essence of the scriptures is that ‘Shraddhavan Labhate Gyanam’. If you have reverence for your elders, no matter where in the world you are, your puja and your Holi is successful. As a daughter-in-law, your happiness and proudly following your traditions is the biggest gift you can give to your in-laws.

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